3140 Riverwoods RoadRiverwoods, Illinois 60015Membership: Lisa KambichTel: 847-945-7582 Fax: 847-948-5136 for school membership informationA.I.M.S. Tel: 847-945-7582 for parent information/directorywebsite: www.illinoismontessorischools.comServices: A.I.M.S. promotes standards for member schools and is represented in non-public school organizations which maintain contact with state regulatory boards to influence educational legislation/revision. A.I.M.S. conducts a consolidated campaign to increase public awareness of Montessori education. A.I.M.S. serves as a resource for speakers and a connecting link for professional development. A.I.M.S. provides networking for heads of schools; luncheon meetings are held at area schools five times a year. A rental video library of professional, educational films is available to school members. A school directory is published yearly for schools and for distribution to area parents, teachers and the general public who inquire about Montessori through the Illinois Montessori telephone line.

CANADIAN COUNCIL OF MONTESSORI ADMINISTRATORS (CCMA)4953 Dundas Street West Suite 102Toronto, Ontario M9A 1B6 CanadaTel: 416-239-1166; Fax: 416-239-9544E-Mail: ccma@bellnet.caWebsite: www.ccma.caMembers: 100Services: CCMA acts as a professional association for Montessori Administrators, functioning as a unified voice in matters of negotiation with other agencies and as a source of knowledge and expertise on matters of school administration. Schools are supported by CCMA through The Voice newsletter, workshops, conferences, and regular meetings. Members can obtain Group Life & Health Insurance, Group Commercial & Liability Insurance, as well as Registered Retirement Plan Benefits for themselves and their staff members. CCMA evaluates and accredits member schools and their programs to assist in developing and maintaining the highest possible standards of Montessori education.

CINCINNATI MONTESSORI SOCIETYPO Box 6282Cincinnati, OH 45206-0282President: Julia PreziosiE-mail: cms@CincinnatiMontessoriSociety.orgWebsite: www.CincinnatiMontessoriSociety.orgServices: CMS is a non-profit organization whose mission is to bring together parents, teachers, and schools in order to promote and support the Montessori philosophy through conferences, educational fairs, parent information evenings, e-newsletters, website and a published directory of local Montessori schools. School membership is $100 and individual memberships are free.

MONTESSORI ADMINISTRATORS OF GEORGIA (MAG)Mailing address: 2998 La Vista Rd., Decatur, GA 30033Email address: infomag@rocketmail.comPresident: Lynn Nehez, Oak Meadow Montessori School, 770-963-8303.Vice-President: Emilie Winston-CartwrightMontessori Administrators of Georgia (MAG) is a group founded upon the desire to grow and better communicate Maria Montessori’s philosophies. We endorse the standards and policies of Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) and support fellow members to rely upon these for best practice. MAG offers a network of experienced Montessori administrators the opportunity to work together to strengthen our existing schools and to mentor newer and beginning schools. In particular we support the Montessori Institute of Atlanta and its growth as an AMI training center providing a framework for the development of Montessori education across all age levels.

MONTESSORI SCHOOLS OF MASSACHUSETTSContact: Renee DuChainey-Farkesc/o Kingsley Montessori School26 Exeter StreetBoston, MA 02116Tel: 617-226-4907E-mail: rduchaineyfarkes@kingsley.orgWebsite: www.msmresources.orgAffiliated Schools: 62Services: Provides assistance to Heads of Schools and Boards in the operation of Montessori schools in the state. Sponsors workshops for teachers and administrators. Provides a support network for Heads of Schools, offers Montessori Teacher Training Financial Assistance, maintains a website for member schools, assists member schools in student and teacher recruitment.

MONTESSORI SOCIETY OF CANADA (MSC)The AMI Alumni in CanadaOffice Manager: Erin Higginbottom; info@montessorisocietycanada.org1325 East Keith Rd.North Vancouver, BC V7J 1J3 CANADAWebsite: www.montessorisocietycanada.orgOn Facebook: Montessori Society of CanadaPresident: Tiffany Howard; thoward.msc@gmail.comThe MSC is a forum for AMI Alumni in Canada. The Society organizes inclusive National Conferences, Seminars and Workshops for both the primary and elementary levels. The MSC newsletter, MSC News, is published twice a year. Annual membership is $80 CDN for the period from January 1-December 31. (US and International Memberships are $85 USD.) Membership includes membership in AMI, discounts at MSC events, receipt of MSC News, AMI Communications and E-Bulletin. Membership packages with AMI-EAA and school membership discounts are available.

OREGON MONTESSORI ASSOCIATION (OMA)P.O. Box 82932, Portland, OR 97282Laura Pilkington, Executive DirectorE-mail: info@oregonmontessori.orgWebsite: www.oregonmontessori.orgOur mission is to bring together persons interested in the Montessori process, maintain a high standard in the profession, develop greater public understanding and support for the essence of Montessori Education, and to cooperate with other groups in the state to promote the welfare of children.

TORONTO AMI ALUMNI291B Jane Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M6S 3Z3Tel: 416-769-7457Fax: 416-769-8544E-mail: info@tamia.caWebsite: www.tamia.caMembers: 75Services: Promotes and supports the Montessori philosophy as upheld by the AMI and reflected in the standards of the Foundation for Montessori Education. Meets approximately every month for lectures, workshops and provides a forum for discussion of academic subjects with other Montessorians. Membership: CN $40.00.

UNITED MONTESSORI SCHOOLS OF INDIANA (UMSI)Mailing Address: 4411 N. Park Avenue Indianapolis, IN 46205Website: www.umsindiana.orgEmail: umsindiana@gmail.com and/or bhuth@oakfarmschool.com Board Secretary: Brenda HuthTel: (260) 897-4270Mission: With integrity, the United Montessori Schools of Indiana will support, unify, and advocate for the advancement of Montessori education.Services: UMSI provides professional development opportunities by hosting an annual fall conference and IA summer training for the Indiana Montessori community. UMSI also participates in state advocacy work (teacher licensing and UMSI Validation) for the advancement of Montessori education.

Our operations are currently being moved to Seattle from Ohio. During this rather untimely transition, we appreciate your graciousness.

Our membership requests are currently backlogged, but will be processed once we return from Dallas. If you are purchasing a ticket for Dallas and desire the member rate, we still have the ability to verify existing and new memberships.

All ad requests will also be addressed post-conference.

Store order fulfillment will also be delayed as we set up our new store. We anticipate our store re-opening in December. If you have submitted an order in the past two weeks, that you need right away, please contact us for a refund. If you are able to wait until December, we would be happy to send your order at that time. We understand that this is a less than ideal situation and apologize for the inconvenience.

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